Charleston Grill, Charleston, S.C.:: Part 2 of 4
The New & Old South play nicely together at the recently renovated Charleston Grill, Charleston Place Hotel’s fine dining restaurant. Mom, sis and I were a little early for our…
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OZ Bound? Qualia luxury resort and spa to open on Hamilton Island
Several years ago, our family spent four nights on Australia’s Hamilton Island to “take a vacation from our vacation” from the rest of the continent. It was a welcome relief…
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U.S. Dollar Rates at The Ritz London
The exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and the British Pound is discouraging, to say the least. According to Google, £1 = $2.0038. This means you have to double the…
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Lobsta? Pizza? Gelato? How About Soba Noodles? :: Wagamama, Boston
We’re in Boston to eat, eat, eat and walk, walk, walk. But the first night, we couldn’t help dining at the recently opened Wagamama in the Quincy Market, one block…
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This is one camp I won’t turn up my nose at! Long Island, NY
A Camp for Adults – Wine Camp in Long Island, NY: Located in the heart of Long Island Wine Country, with forty vineyards and wineries, guests can become amateur vintners…
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Viceroy Santa Monica : Posh, Sexy and Star Studded
Like a lot of people, I often rely on the advice and suggestions of family and friends. So when Eric Lindsay of Los Angeles e-mailed me about his recent stay…
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French Wine :: Shanghai, China
As imported wines take hold in China, it seems like new wine stores spring up in most neighborhoods that support a population looking for more than a bottle of Great…
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Small Plates, Big Tastes :: Picco, Larkspur (SF Bay Area)
We met our friends Michael and Susan at Picco last weekend. This newish place is spacious, warm and friendly with a brick and wood setting. That alone would make you…
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Charleston, Citadel of the Lowcountry Culture and Cookery :: Part 1 of 4
I just returned from a very fun and VERY Fattening Girlfriend Getaway to the port city of Charleston , S.C., where we joined Southern Foodways Alliance on its annual field…
